Girl, 13, rushed to hospital after crash involving motorbike and pedestrian

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        August 2, 2026

Girl, 13, rushed to hospital after crash involving motorbike and pedestrian

        Good Morning Hertfordshire — 2026-08-02A girl has been seriously injured in a crash involving a motorcyclist and pedestrian on the A414 in Hemel Hempstead.
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